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Qld homes, businesses to get electricity bill relief

The Queensland government has promised to give households and small businesses in the state's southeast bigger electricity bill rebates in 2023/24.

NSW treasurer shuts down talk of Sydney Water sale

Treasurer Matt Kean has denied Sydney Water will be privatised even as leaked documents show the NSW government sought advice on a possible sale.

Roald Dahl rewrite shows need for new digital rules

Netflix's 'sensitivity' revisions of the Roald Dahl books is a result of market concentration and Australia will need new rules to cope, a minister sa...

Archbishop claims $1.9m altar boy payout 'excessive'

Archbishop Peter Comensoli is appealing a $1.9 million payout to a victim of a pedophile priest, arguing factors outside the abuse caused some of his...

Australian share market rises after 3 days of losses

The local share market was up by 0.6 per cent in early trading following an overnight rally on Wall Street fuelled by signs of easing US inflationary...

Nassif's daughter facing indictment on fraud charges

Fraud charges against elusive property developer Jean Nassif's daughter appear headed to a higher court after a magistrate moved her next date closer...

Victorians facing energy price hikes of 30 per cent

Victoria's Essential Services Commission has proposed annual power bill increases of $426 a year for residential electricity customers on default offe...

Power prices to soar as Australia heads into winter

Energy regulators expect maximum residential electricity prices to rise more than 30 per cent in some areas amid high commodity prices and generation...

Housing fund proposal 'modest' but can be scaled up

Despite concerns the Labor government's new housing fund won't do enough to solve the housing crisis, experts say it's a model that can be scaled up.

Police probe continues after slain officer's inquest

Major concerns with the police investigation into the death of Senior Constable Brett Forte are being taken seriously, Queensland's police commissione...

New Zealand unsure on Christchurch attack reflections

Community advocates and families of those killed in the 2019 Christchurch Mosques attacks have called for an annual moment of reflection on the terror...

First steps to build Australian subs production line

The Commonwealth is handing over land to South Australia in order to ensure the necessary infrastructure to build nuclear-powered submarines.

Nurses to sue NSW government over staff shortages

Nurses are taking the NSW government to court using examples of staff shortages they say deprive patients of adequate care.

Murder charge after Victorian man allegedly set on fire

A man has died in hospital after allegedly being set on fire in regional Victoria, with another man expected to be charged with murder.

Funds accused of 'greenwashing' by market lobby group

The environment-focussed lobby group Market Forces has criticised five super funds for not doing enough to challenge the fossil fuel firms they invest...

New welfare boss calls for better deal for refugees

The new president of Australia's peak welfare body wants to use her lived experience as a refugee to help others to thrive in the country.

Tasmania's out-of-home care system 'lacks transparency'

Tasmania's Commissioner for Children and Young People Leanne McLean has released her second out-of-home care monitoring report examining data from 202...

China set to receive briefing on AUKUS subs deal

After initially not taking up offers for a run down on Australia's nuclear submarine deal, Chinese officials will join other nations for diplomatic br...

Nurses to sue NSW government over staff numbers

Nurses and midwives are taking the NSW government to court in the latest push to increase staff numbers and ensure patients are receiving proper care.

NSW transport problems 'won't go away', minister

Ten days before the NSW election the outgoing transport minister and his opposition counterpart have traded blows in a debate over the state's transpo...